Big-Time 2026 Prospects See Recruitment Pick Up

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These fast-rising prospects in the 2026 class are seeing their recruitment pick up...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603880"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6823617d580fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A fast-rising South Georgia defender who is about to see his recruitment really take off, Howard is a big 6-foot-5 260-pound EDGE defender who added a big offer last week from the in-state Georgia Bulldogs. He's coming off a promising junior season where he made 36 tackles, 10 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. He's long, strong, and has a chance to add big offers left and right over the next several weeks. He'll also be added to the next Prep Redzone rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["422536"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6823617d58159"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A quarterback in Forsyth County who has been a multi-year starter already, Walraven saw an offer come his week from the Furman Paladins. The lean 6-foot-5 195-pounder from Cumming threw for 2,131 yards and 19 touchdowns last season while rushing for another 400 yards and seven scores on the ground. His best football is still way ahead of him and he has a chance to have a big final season for the Wolverines in 2025. Don't be surprised if other offers come his way this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283895"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6823617d581c2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile linebacker in North Georgia with a nose for the football, Upshaw finally saw a well-deserved offer come his way recently from the in-state Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He's been one of the top sleeper linebackers across the state over the years with enough talent to see more offers come his way this summer. The playmaking 6-foot-3 215-pounder out of Calhoun made 88 tackles last season with five TFLs and five sacks with three more forced fumbles on his way to 1st-Team All-Region honors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["283792"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6823617d5820a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the more productive defenders on a loaded state-champion Milton Eagles team, Weivoda has always had Power Four talent and saw new offers come his way this month from Virginia Tech and Cincinnati. The 6-foot- 210-pound linebacker brings good size, instincts, toughness, and the ability to make a secure tackle over and over again. The rising senior made 89 tackles in 2024 to go along with 13 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and three blocked punts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1672723"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6823617d5824e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A former Cincinnati commitment who recently opened up his recruitment, Collier is a metro-Atlanta linebacker who saw new offers come his way from Southern Miss and UAB this week. He's a smart, high intensity defender who hits hard and does a great job of finding his way to the ball-carrier. He's one of the top returning defenders in the area and is likely in store for a big senior season for the Cardinals in 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->